Zim farmers lead research on conservation agriculture

Prolonged droughts had devastated her maize crops, and cotton prices declined due to a combination of factors, including a collapsing textile industry and a volatile currency.
By Farai Shawn Matiashe May. 11, 2025

Millers fret over grain deliveries

“The GMAZ would like to denounce the on-going side marketing of maize by unscrupulous buyers,” Musarara said.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 4, 2022

Climate financing boon for Zim agriculture

The transformation of agriculture entails developing a robust sector that has mainstreamed mechanisms of reducing vulnerability of, and maintaining and increasing the resilience of farmers and farming systems to negative climate change impacts.

By The Standard Jan. 23, 2022

The Strait of Hormuz roposal: A financial attack on the petrodollar

The United States is facing an intractable strategic paradox, with every policy decision carrying significant costs to its interests.
By Saxon Zvina 18h ago

US$84m Old Mutual funds trapped in Zim

The firm’s local subsidiary, Old Mutual Zimbabwe (OMZ), is now engaging authorities to resolve the issue, businessdigest has learnt.
By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 2, 2026

Bulawayo residents call for urgent safety nets

Bajila attributed the spike in transport costs partly to the Middle East conflict, but noted that the price hikes in Zimbabwe have been “quite huge compared to other countries in the region.”
By Sharon Sibindi 2h ago

Poor road network dampens Nkayi bumper season

In Nkayi, the visual evidence of a turnaround is clear; crops are healthy, and livestock—the backbone of the local economy—are in significantly improved condition due to lush grazing.
By Sharon Sibindi 2h ago